University Teachers Burnout Levels Measured by Maslach Burnout Inventory
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https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v12i1p111Keywords:
Burnout, Educators, University, Maslach Burnout Inventory, PrevalenceAbstract
Burnout poses a hindrance to the health, productivity, and motivation of workers across various fields. Specifically, burnout has been linked to the education profession due to its high emotional, physical, and intellectual demands. Educators experience burnout after continuously working to accomplish tasks and requirements while under extreme pressure for extended periods. The purpose of this study was to utilize the Maslach Burnout Inventory to observe the prevalence and burnout levels in university teachers. For this study, the quantitative method was applied, and lecturers from universities within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq completed the questionnaire. There were 107 participants, mostly from the private sector, consisting of 54% males and 46% females. SPSS was used to show the statistical differences in burnout regarding aspects of experience, sector, position, age, university, and gender. The results displayed moderate levels of occupational exhaustion (mean score = 20.37) and depersonalization (mean score = 9.92). The evaluation presented that decreased levels of personal accomplishment were found in lecturers with a mean of 30.70. Acknowledging and managing burnout instigators is necessary for preserving the well-being of educators and educational quality. Thus, institutions applying specific approaches or providing services can ensure that burnout is prevented or contained.
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